True Colors

79-15 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 1, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at True Colors, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 1, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus one before.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Jun 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was True Colors last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at True Colors on file is from Jun 1, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at True Colors?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at True Colors.

How does True Colors compare to other restaurants in Queens?

True Colors most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has True Colors's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at True Colors have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at True Colors means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is True Colors inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, True Colors is inspected around two times per year on average.